Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #21V097000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V097000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2017-2018 predator ss rescue, 2017 predator emergency tractor, 2014-2020 predator panther pumper, 2013-2017 predator pumper, 2014 predator rescue, and 2013-2020 predator ss pumper vehicles Includes 88 affected units, Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 predator ss rescue, 2017 predator emergency tractor, 2014-2020 predator panther pumper, 2013-2017 predator pumper, 2014 predator rescue, and 2013-2020 predator ss pumper vehicles

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2018 predator ss rescue, 2017 predator emergency tractor, 2014-2020 predator panther pumper, 2013-2017 predator pumper, 2014 predator rescue, and 2013-2020 predator ss pumper vehicles. the welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. the recall began april 9, 2021. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V097000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Report Received Date: 2021-02-19T00:00:00
Subject: Mounts insufficiently welded to axle
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2018 predator ss rescue, 2017 predator emergency tractor, 2014-2020 predator panther pumper, 2013-2017 predator pumper, 2014 predator rescue, and 2013-2020 predator ss pumper vehicles. the welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
Consequence Summary: Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. the recall began april 9, 2021. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 36.36

Metadata

SID: row-w2v8-jgjv.pa2j
NHTSA ID: 21V097000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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